Manufacturing​/Production Manager - Auto Glass

Manufacturing/Production Manager - Auto Glass

Job Category :
Mfg Operations

Requisition Number : PRODU
004625

• Posted :
  September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Shelbyville
Shelbyville, IN 46176, USA

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular presence required on the production floor across all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation. The plant environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions typical of automotive glass processing, including heat (tempering/furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, cut‑resistant gloves, steel‑toed footwear) in designated areas.

The role requires the physical ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods, climb stairs/platforms, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Office time is spent in a standard plant administration setting.

Our Culture:

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, plan, and execute all Fabrication operations.
• Develop, track, and maintain Fabrication performance metrics (KPIs).
• Ensure the safety of all assigned employees through proper training and strict adherence to federal, state, and company safety regulations
• Maintain the highest housekeeping standards throughout the Fabrication area.
• Ensure product quality meets or exceeds all internal and external customer specifications.
• Ensure all production employees are trained in workforce standardization processes and fully understand job expectations.
• Ensure all production standards and targets for throughput, downtime, yield and scrap reduction meet or exceed budgeted levels.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to ensure matters of mutual concern are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate guidance, counseling, or recognition on matters related to job performance and absenteeism.
• Maintain constructive and candid relationships by addressing issues in a timely manner.
• Direct and coordinate problem solving activities utilizing the Pilkington 8 step problem solving model.
• Promote awareness and compliance with facility environmental guidelines.
• Monitor glass flow, finished goods demand, and shipment accuracy between Shelbyville and contractor sites, escalating risks or shortages as needed.
• Hold contractors accountable for adherence to quality, safety, and Fabrication process standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Directly manages a team of 3 salaried team members
• Indirectly manages a team of 250 salaried and hourly team members
• Liaison to external plant…